Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mattesii
ID:
917808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieder & Kiehn

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
CITES Orchid Checkl. 5: 403 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917143



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum mattesii
  • Mattesii Bulbophyllum
  • Mattesii Orchid


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Description

Bulbophyllum mattesii (also called Bulbophyllum mattesii, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphyte native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has a creeping stem and small, linear leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum mattesii is used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum mattesii has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum mattesii is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-drained, organic potting mix. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F).

Where to Find Bulbophyllum mattesii

Bulbophyllum mattesii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Bulbophyllum genus

Bulbophyllum ambatoavense, Bulbophyllum anakbaruppui, Bulbophyllum anisopterum, Bulbophyllum apoense, Bulbophyllum arianeae, Bulbophyllum atrosanguineum, Bulbophyllum auriculatum, Bulbophyllum boudetianum, Bulbophyllum catillus, Bulbophyllum clipeibulbum, Bulbophyllum comberipictum, Bulbophyllum coweniorum, Bulbophyllum danii, Bulbophyllum debrincatiae, Bulbophyllum decurrentilobum, Bulbophyllum filifolium, Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris, Bulbophyllum foetidilabrum, Bulbophyllum furcatum, Bulbophyllum furcillatum, Bulbophyllum globulosum, Bulbophyllum grotianum, Bulbophyllum ialibuense, Bulbophyllum illecebrum, Bulbophyllum incisilabrum, Bulbophyllum iterans, Bulbophyllum janus, Bulbophyllum labatii, Bulbophyllum lanuginosum, Bulbophyllum lyriforme, Bulbophyllum mystax, Bulbophyllum ochthodes, Bulbophyllum orezii, Bulbophyllum pilosum, Bulbophyllum praetervisum, Bulbophyllum pseudopelma, Bulbophyllum ramulicola, Bulbophyllum reductum, Bulbophyllum rosemarianum, Bulbophyllum scaphiforme, Bulbophyllum simplex, Bulbophyllum sinapis, Bulbophyllum sororculum, Bulbophyllum stenurum, Bulbophyllum subpatulum, Bulbophyllum tectipes, Bulbophyllum trichorhachis, Bulbophyllum tubilabrum, Bulbophyllum turpe, Bulbophyllum uncinatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462468: Based on the initial data import
Anton Sieder (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieder' in the authors string.
Michael Kiehn (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiehn' in the authors string.